Press Release

Novell Ships LAN Workgroup 5

Delivers Expanded Access to TCP/IP and the Internet from NetWare 4 Servers

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- December 19, 1995 -- Novell, Inc., the industry-leading supplier of desktop TCP/IP products, today announced version 5 of its popular LAN WorkGroup# for MS Windows and DOS product. Running on NetWare# 4 servers, LAN WorkGroup 5 gives Novell NetWare users centralized access to information on both NetWare and TCP/IP networks, including UNIX# systems and the Internet.

New functionality and enhanced host connectivity and Internet applications of LAN WorkGroup 5 include:

  • Netscape Navigator--provides world-class Internet browser and news reader that lets users retrieve information and communicate on the Internet; users get easy, point-and-click access to text, graphics, sound and video files on the World Wide Web
  • Windows Mailer--provides an easy-to-use interface for sending and receiving messages and files over TCP/IP networks, including the Internet; supports Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3)
  • PC-X Server--lets users run X Windows-based applications on remote hosts (over both IP and IPX) right from their desktop
  • WinSock compliance--now all Windows applications may be run on any WinSock-compliant TCP/IP stack. Similarly, any other WinSock-compliant application may be run on Novell's client TCP/IP stack, which is included along with the NetWare client for DOS and Windows
  • Online manuals and help for quick answers
  • Improved terminal emulation using Telnet--Host Presenter now provides drag-and-drop keyboard remapping, enabling keystroke sequences to be simplified
  • Integrated NFS client--gives users transparent access to files on any host supporting the NFS standard

Server-Based Access to Information

LAN WorkGroup 5 is installed once at the server, giving users access to a comprehensive suite of TCP/IP applications and providing TCP/IP address assignment and administration to reduce the time and cost of system administration.

LAN WorkGroup 5 now includes the Netscape Navigator, a world-class Internet browser that extends the reach of users beyond traditional corporate information systems to give them powerful access to the Internet.

With over one million nodes installed in more than 30 countries, LAN WorkGroup is the global, industry-leading TCP/IP solution for NetWare. LAN WorkGroup 5 contains all of the applications available through LAN WorkPlace# 5, Novell's premiere desktop TCP/IP solution. In addition, LAN WorkGroup 5 provides identical functionality, look and feel as LAN WorkPlace 5. The difference between the two products is that LAN WorkGroup 5 is centrally installed at the NetWare server, thereby eliminating the need for the administrator to visit all of the network clients for installation and configuration. LAN WorkGroup 5 replaces the popular LAN WorkGroup 4.2.

Pricing and Availability

LAN WorkGroup 5 is available immediately through Authorized Novell Channel Partners. Suggested retail pricing is US$1,500 for a five-user version; US$2,495 for a 10-user version; and US$6,995 for a 100-user version. Upgrade prices are also available. For more information, visit Novell's home page at: http://www.novell.com. Press Contacts:
Rick Myllenbeck
Novell, Inc.
Voice: (408) 577-8206
Fax: (408) 577-5590
Internet: rickm@novell.com

Ken Montgomery
Alexander Communications
Voice: (415) 923-1660
Fax: (415) 923-9863
E-mail: kmontgom@alexander-pr.com